U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
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McCaul votes to support veterans with FY 2025 appropriations bill
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. This bill fully funds veterans’ benefits, VA programs, and bolsters national security.
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McCaul criticizes Biden's executive order on asylum as election-year stunt
Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has issued a statement criticizing President Biden's recent executive order on asylum applications. The order would suspend accepting new asylum applications if the number of migrants attempting to enter the country between ports of entry reaches a daily average of 2,500 for seven consecutive days.
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McCaul seeks veteran or military spouse for College Station office
Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) is seeking veterans, Gold Star Family Members, and active-duty military spouses for a position in his College Station district office. The selected individual will work with Texas' 10th Congressional district's military and veteran constituents. Responsibilities include handling veterans-related casework and facilitating communication between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies.
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McCaul, Quigley introduce resolution marking May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) have introduced a resolution recognizing May 2024 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
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House Republicans introduce resolution celebrating 100 years of U.S. Border Patrol
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined the Homeland Security Committee to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol by introducing a resolution. This resolution emphasizes the House Homeland Security Committee Republicans' commitment and support for those on the frontline of what they describe as the Biden Administration's border crisis.
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McCaul supports bill to block central bank digital currency
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has voted in favor of the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, a bill he cosponsored aimed at protecting Americans' financial privacy by preventing the Biden administration from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
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McCaul backs new farm bill supporting Texas agriculture
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has declared his support for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, a newly-released farm bill that aims to authorize funding for various agricultural and food programs through 2029.
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Christian Araiza wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' 10th District
On May 21, 2024, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced that Christian Araiza from Brazos County is the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Texas' 10th Congressional District. Christian, a 12th-grade student, titled his artwork “Eve's Embrace.”
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McCaul supports legislation honoring law enforcement during National Police Week
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released a statement after voting for seven pieces of legislation to honor and support the nation’s law enforcement officers during National Police Week.
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McCaul, Turner Bill Combats Border Crisis to Strengthen National Security
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-Ohio) have introduced the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Act of 2024. The legislation aims to combat the border crisis and strengthen national security by providing federal grant funding for states to establish physical barriers along the southern border.
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McCaul Accepting Applications for Class of 2029 Service Academy Nominations
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has opened the application process for students in Texas’ 10th district who are interested in receiving a congressional nomination to a United States Service Academy. Congressman McCaul can nominate up to 10 candidates from his district annually for consideration at the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies."I am honored to nominate distinguished young men and women in Texas' 10th Congressional District to the United States service academies," said Rep. McCaul. "I applaud their dedication to our...
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McCaul, Gonzales, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Canine Therapy Support for CBP Personnel
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) introduced the PEARL Act, a bill aimed at providing therapy dogs to address the mental health challenges faced by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel.“Our border patrol agents at the southern border witness countless human tragedies during every shift they take — from medical emergencies to human trafficking,” said Rep. McCaul. “It’s no wonder they’re experiencing a severe mental health crisis, as several agents told me on my recent trip to McAllen. I am proud to...
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McCaul Criticizes Senate for Dismissing Articles of Impeachment Against Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) expressed his discontent with the Senate's decision to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. McCaul, who was a House impeachment manager in Mayorkas' trial, and chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, voiced his concerns regarding the Senate Democrats' vote."Under Secretary Mayorkas’ watch, approximately 9 million people have illegally crossed the border — including more than 300 people on the terror watch list — and...
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McCaul Praises the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel Report
WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) has commended the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel's bipartisan report, emphasizing the importance of improving U.S. servicemembers' quality of life. “Our servicemembers selflessly signed up to defend our country. We must ensure that they have the proper resources to adequately care for themselves and their family,” said Rep. McCaul. McCaul further highlighted the significance of quality of life in the recruitment and retention of troops, stating that it is vital for U.S. military readiness and...
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McCaul Joins Event Announcing Proposed $6.4 Billion CHIPS Grant for Samsung in Texas
Taylor, Texas – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — author of the CHIPS for America Act — joined Samsung executives and federal, state, and local officials for an event to celebrate the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS for America Act. The funds would expand Samsung’s semiconductor manufacturing operations in Taylor, Texas."I authored and introduced the CHIPS for America Act to reshore and...
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McCaul Confronts Sec. Mayorkas on Failure to Enforce the Law
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) confronted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on his alleged failures to enforce the nation's immigration laws. During the exchange, McCaul accused Mayorkas of violating his oath and neglecting his responsibilities.McCaul criticized Mayorkas for his approach to enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act, emphasizing the mandatory language of the law. He pointed out that Mayorkas instructed border patrol agents not to consider prior criminal conduct when taking enforcement...
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McCaul Delivers Mayorkas Impeachment Articles to the Senate
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined his fellow impeachment managers in transmitting and presenting the two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas to the United States Senate."Secretary Mayorkas took an oath to protect the country from enemies both foreign and domestic," said Rep. McCaul. "For the past three years, he has repeatedly violated that oath,...
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McCaul Joins Chairman Green On Bill To Stop Illegal Immigrants From Boarding Flights Without Proper ID
Congressman Michael McCaul and Committee Chairman Mark Green have introduced the VALID Act, aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from boarding U.S. commercial flights without proper identification. McCaul emphasized the importance of enforcing laws to protect Americans, stating, "By allowing thousands of illegal immigrants to fly without the same ID documents required of every American, the Biden administration has dismantled that work and put communities across the nation at risk."Chairman Green echoed these sentiments, expressing concern over the current practice of...
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McCaul, Impeachment Managers, Speaker Johnson Demand Schumer Schedule Public Trial of Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — joined the other impeachment managers and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, calling on the Senate to expeditiously schedule an impeachment trial. In the letter, the members also announced the House would transmit the two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas to the Senate on April 10th, 2024.In the letter, Rep. McCaul, Speaker...
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McCaul Votes to Restore American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON – During House Republicans’ “Energy Week” this week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted to pass six bills to unleash American energy.Rep. McCaul expressed his concerns about President Biden's energy policies, stating, "Since his first day in office, President Biden has faithfully carried out extreme Democrats’ attacks on American energy, which he then tried to mitigate by dangerously draining our strategic petroleum reserve — a critical national security resource."He further emphasized, "American energy is the cleanest energy in the world. By...